51.   Mechanically and physically, VanLandingham is sound, though he admits to noticing a slight twinge in the groin muscle at times.

52.   Messier has been playing with sore groin muscles throughout the tournament.

53.   Now, the Nets will be without Anderson, a former All-Star like Coleman, because the point guard continues to be bothered by a strained groin muscle.

54.   Niners quarterback Steve Young was nursing a pulled groin muscle and Panthererback Kerry Collins had a twisted knee.

55.   Oilers quarterback Chris Chandler, who pulled a groin muscle last week, will try to play.

56.   Oilers quarterback Chris Chandler re-injured his groin muscle and might be replaced by Steve McNair.

57.   Oswalt again is trying to recover from a strained groin muscle.

58.   Outfielder Juan Gonzalez missed his third consecutive game with tightness in his groin muscle.

59.   Price played much of last season with a pulled groin muscle.

60.   Pettitte was surprised at how well the strained groin muscle he sustained Friday had healed.